Watch: Mamata defies Bengal police, holds protest without permission in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest in Kolkata after police denied permission for the demonstration. The protest follows an alleged physical attack on her nephew, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, and ongoing political tensions with the BJP.
Why it matters
This highlights escalating political instability and civil unrest in India's West Bengal state, reflecting deep polarization between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP.
Mamata Banerjee protests attack on Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leaders without police permission; watch | India News - The Times of India
The report focuses on the event's timeline and quotes both sides, though it relies heavily on the TMC's narrative regarding the attack.
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